RISK ASSESSMENT: SEXUAL HARASSMENT

ASSESSMENT COMPLETED BY(Required)

First Name Last Name

ASSESSMENT DATE(Required)

REVIEW DATE(Required)

6 months after assessment date, or as required

LOCATION/DEPARTMENT(Required)

This assessment is applicable to all employees, contractors, and visitors.

1. PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT

To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all employees by identifying and controlling risks associated with sexual harassment in the workplace, and by maintaining a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion.

Residual Risk – Reassess and calculate residual risk. Re-evaluate LIKELIHOOD and SEVERITY after controls are applied.

RESIDUAL RISK RATING = NEW LIKELIHOOD X NEW SEVERITY.

2. RISK AREAS AND ASSESSMENT

Hazard	Who is at Risk	Potential Consequences	Likelihood (L)	Severity (S)	Risk Rating (L x S)	Control Measures	Residual Risk
Inappropriate comments, jokes, or gestures	All employees	Psychological distress, reduced morale, absenteeism	3	3	9	Code of Conduct; Respect at Work Policy; awareness training; manager monitoring	4
Unwanted physical contact or proximity	Employees, visitors	Emotional trauma, reputational damage, legal action	3	4	12	Clear policy prohibition; confidential reporting procedures; immediate investigation process	6
Online or digital harassment (messages, images, social media)	Remote or hybrid workers	Mental health impact; data misuse; distress	3	3	9	IT Acceptable Use Policy; digital monitoring; HR review of incidents	4
Abuse of authority or power imbalance	Junior or temporary staff	Fear of retaliation, silence culture, anxiety	4	4	16	Whistleblowing policy; anonymous reporting tool; leadership accountability measures	8
Inappropriate behaviour during social or work events	All staff	Reputational harm, psychological distress	3	3	9	Event conduct guidelines; supervisor oversight; alcohol management policy	4